Financial distress is one of the scariest parts of divorce for many people who are facing the end of a marriage. As assets are examined and evaluated during divorce proceedings, the issue of alimony commonly comes to the forefront of the discussions. Although there is...
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The importance of setting boundaries during the divorce process
Most relationships work best when there is mutual respect and a certain amount of give and take between two parties. In some marriages, however, there is an imbalance of power where one spouse takes more control. In cases where a power imbalance escalates to where one...
Preparing to Divorce an Abusive Partner during the Holiday Season
With Thanksgiving drawing near, while the holiday season is generally filled with happiness and joy, for those going through a divorce, especially with an abusive partner, the holidays can sometimes add fuel to the fire.Below are a few tips to keep in mind in...
Fuel for Thought: Higher Education
For many parents, the summer months are a time for vacations, relaxation and time spent with their children. Yet, with each summer that passes, parents may be more aware of the looming costs for their children's higher education.Add to the mix the emotional and...
Supplementary legal advice can be helpful in a family law matter
I would like a second opinion on that.That's hardly an unusual request, is it?In fact, we suspect that readers of our family law blog across Massachusetts solicit supplementary viewpoints on things of personal importance all the time. It is an act of prudence and...
Joint custody in divorce … for your pet?
Is your beloved dog – or cat, or horse or, as cited in a recent media piece, boa constrictor – akin in your mind to the living-room sofa? That is, would you ever equate your animal companion to some piece of personal property you bought at the store?We...
Survey focuses on boomer-aged divorced women, money management
Seemingly, there is nothing quite like a divorce to alter the perceptions of many women regarding money management during marriage.A recent Bloomberg article visiting that topic and related matters employs the work “stark” to describe the difference in...
Let’s talk about child support payments
As a parent, you would do anything for your child. During your marriage, you and your wife or husband worked diligently to not only raise them the right way, but to make sure that the relationship you shared with your significant other was in the best shape that it...
Not every couple has a Picasso hanging in the hallway, but …
For discussion purposes, the end of the partially composed sentence in today's above blog headline is … "some do."And for such couples (whether situated in Massachusetts or elsewhere), that painting will definitely be spotlighted in the event of a looming...
Creating a strong parenting plan can be uplifting
Some Massachusetts divorces are like pulling teeth, with splitting-up spouses battling at virtually every turn and juncture. Even some of those decouplings can feature common ground and civility on select points, though.Take children, for instance. Except in flat-out...